Police Identify Suspect in Medford KeyBank Robbery; Search Continues (UPDATED)
Detectives say they have probable cause to arrest a 44-year-old man after Thursday’s robbery. A search warrant was served at his home, but he was not there.
Suspect Identified: Medford police have identified Anthony James Blank, 44, as the suspect in Thursday’s KeyBank robbery on East Barnett Road. Detectives say they have probable cause to arrest him, but the search continues. Courtesy of the Medford Police Department.
At A GLANCE
Suspect: Anthony James Blank, 44
Incident: KeyBank robbery reported around 2 p.m. Thursday
Location: East Barnett Road near Black Oak Drive
Status: Detectives have probable cause to arrest Blank; search continues
Search Warrant: Served at Blank’s residence, but he was not home
Transportation: May be riding an electric scooter
Information: Call Emergency Communications at 541-770-4784
Update, August 1:
Anthony James Blank has been taken into custody without incident. Medford police said he was interviewed by detectives and the FBI before being lodged at the Jackson County Jail on a charge of second-degree robbery.
Updated Thursday night:
Medford police have identified the suspect in Thursday afternoon’s robbery at the KeyBank on East Barnett Road.
Detectives said they have probable cause to arrest Anthony James Blank, 44, for the robbery.
Cover Image: Surveillance footage shows Anthony James Blank, 44, inside the KeyBank near East Barnett Road and Black Oak Drive. Medford police say detectives have probable cause to arrest him in connection with Thursday’s robbery. Courtesy of the Medford Police Department.
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford police have identified a 44-year-old man as the suspect in Thursday afternoon’s robbery at the KeyBank on East Barnett Road and say the search for him is continuing.
Detectives have probable cause to arrest Anthony James Blank in connection with the robbery, according to the Medford Police Department.
Officers served a search warrant at Blank’s residence Thursday, but he was not home when police arrived.
The robbery was reported at approximately 2 p.m. at the KeyBank near Barnett Road and Black Oak Drive. No injuries were reported.
Police initially released surveillance images showing a man wearing a white button-down shirt, surgical mask, and baseball hat displaying a Taco Bell logo.
The suspect left the area on an electric scooter before officers began searching the surrounding neighborhood.
Multiple officers responded to the area, and police asked the public to avoid the immediate vicinity while the initial search was underway.
Additional surveillance images released later Thursday showed the suspect riding the scooter and provided a clearer view of his face after he had removed the mask and hat.
Police said Blank may still be riding an electric scooter.
Anyone who sees Blank or knows where he is should contact Emergency Communications at 541-770-4784.
Additional details about the robbery were not immediately released.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
